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A 76 and 78-year-old have been charged in an alleged vehicle theft scam in Northern Alberta

The victim had met a man claiming to be an ex-RCMP member who could get him a good deal on a repossessed vehicle.
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Two seniors are being charged after Hinton RCMP received a fraud complaint on Jan. 19.

The victim had met a man claiming to be an ex-RCMP member who could get him a good deal on a repossessed vehicle.

After receiving money, the suspect stopped all further communication.

A police investigation revealed that two people were involved in this fraud, and the RCMP had never employed either of them.

Alvina Strauss, 78, a resident of Ardrossan, Alta., was arrested and charged with fraud under $5,000 (x2), obstruct police and assault on police.

Strauss was released on conditions, including a Feb. 21 court date in Hinton that she failed to attend.

The court has since issued a warrant for her arrest.

Dwain Donald Wog, 76, a resident of Hinton, was charged with fraud under $5000 (x2).

Police are currently looking for him, and the courts have issued a warrant for his arrest.

“Hinton RCMP believe that Wog and Strauss have other victims throughout Alberta,” stated a police release.

"Anyone who may have been victim of a similar fraud, or who has information on Wog’s and Strauss’ whereabouts, is asked to call the Hinton RCMP at 780-865-5544, or their local police.”

Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.



Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

About the Author: Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Peter Shokeir is the publisher and editor of the Jasper Fitzhugh. He has written and edited for numerous publications in Alberta.
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